Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good overall performance

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

noisy under load

average color accuracy

Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sharp 2K display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.715 cm 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.89 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Iron grey Concrete grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Conexant CX11870 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features JBL -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2, pen holder Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyro sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards RoHS HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51N
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